Alien Bob’s grown buildings in Doctor Who!
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Well, I’m flattered. Really, I am. In 2008 I wrote a short children’s story called Alien Bob. You can find it on Amazon Kindle here:
So to see a grown building in the Doctor Who story The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe was pretty cool. Actually Alien Bob’s grown buildings pop up irregularly in the entire Alien Characters series in Series 1 and will feature in stories in Series 2 so perhaps this will get kids thinking about the possibility of growing a building. One day we may get some scientists actually doing it.
Of course, grown buildings have been talked about for decades so having them appear in a couple of science fiction series within a few years of each other is probably a coincidence – still, it would be nice if Steven Moffat had read Alien Bob. Maybe it will give me a foot in the door sometime in the future for getting an actual script in Doctor Who. (I know most scripts have already been commissioned for 2012-2013 and there’ll probably be a break in 2014. Then 2015 is likely to be time for a new doctor to be introduced which means only expert writers will be brought back for that season, so I’m aiming for 2016!)
Here’s a picture from Alien Bob of a Town Hall being grown.
Cheers!
Neil
P.S. To find out more about the Alien Characters series and the other ebooks available for Amazon Kindle, both illustrated and text-only, please visit Alien Characters
Who @ December 27, 2011
Bashar and Doctor Who
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Have you heard of Bashar? He is a gray/human hybrid gestalt entity sending his thoughts, along with his shipmates and sentient ship thoughts, via channelling from 2700 years in an alternate future through Darryl Ankar, a medium in the USA. Darryl has been channeling Bashar’s kind (a sassani from Essassani) for almost 30 years. Bashar is a first contact specialist and frequently meets races from around the universe.
I have been listening and watching the channelings for almost a year now, catching up on decades of recordings. I’m convinced he’s legitimate. I bring this into a Doctor Who forum purely because a particular alien species that Bashar has talked about before is relevant. The species is called The Thuke (closest approximate English translation). To communicate with any species on different vibrational levels it is necessary to co-create a reality whereby your vibrational level is raised slightly and theirs is lowered slightly so that communication can take place. The only problem with The Thuke is that after you leave the co-created reality, you forget everything that happened within that reality. You can’t remember what they look like, what you talked about or whether you even had a meeting with them, until someone tells you otherwise.
Interesting that Bashar has been talking about The Thuke for about 20 years and how his and other alien races protecting the Earth have learnt from them on how to help people forget, and suddenly we get a race called The Silence in Doctor Who which have the ability to make people forget.
I wonder if Steven Moffat has been following Bashar? In which case there are so many wonderful alien races that have never been created within the Doctor Who universe that Steven can manifest. I’m particularly interested to see the multidimensional interlaced metallic ringed aliens who access the akashic records from the corona of black holes. Not sure how they’d feature in a story (maybe as librarians) but it would be cool to see them on screen.
Check Bashar out. Even if you don’t believe anything about where he comes from, it’s not the messenger but the message that’s important.
Who @ November 28, 2011
Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe
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Ah, another reinvented story for the masses. I hope it features some fabulous performances as, once again, it’s for kids. I know Doctor Who is supposed to be a kids show but, seriously, how many kids actually featured in most Doctor Who episodes? Steven, I love your work but kids in Doctor Who? Again? Are you my mummy? The down side about kids in Doctor Who is: you know, without a shadow of a doubt, that nothing bad is going to happen to the kid. They’ve got a free pass through whatever dangers await them in the storyline. Which means nothing dangerous can happen to them. Which means the storyline will be a psychological thriller rather than featuring any physical danger or on the edge of your seat excitement. It’s no fun when you can predict the ending.
Anyway, that’s my comment. Bah Humbug. Please put all the kids in The Jenny Adventures and I’d happily watch it knowing it’s for kids and should feature kids. Or maybe the series Rose Tyler: Earth Defender which could be written for kids.
Here’s the trailer for the Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe. Thanks to TheDoctorWhoMedia for the up.
Who @ November 18, 2011
Children in Need Special to show clip from Doctor Who Christmas Special 2011
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Yes, no new special episodes, just a clip from the Christmas Special for 2011. Set the co-ordinates for November 18th 2011, sometime after 7pm in Britain.
Who @ October 28, 2011
The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Man Who Never Was
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The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Man Who Never Was Ep 5/6
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October
5.15-5.45pm CBBC
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
The alien-busting antics continue in The Sarah Jane Adventures with the first part of a brand new story.
Joseph Serf has launched his new SerfBoard, the must-have computer that no one can resist owning. Intrigued, Sarah Jane takes Luke and Sky to investigate what’s so compelling about Serf and his business.
Clyde and Rani take a SerfBoard to pieces, suspecting alien technology may be the answer…
Sarah Jane is played by the late Elisabeth Sladen, Joseph Serf by Mark Aiken, Luke by Tommy Knight, Sky by Sinead Michael, Clyde by Daniel Anthony and Rani by Anjli Mohindra.
The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Man Who Never Was Ep 6/6
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October
5.15-5.45pm CBBC
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
Today’s alien-packed series finale is also the last-ever episode of the award-winning The Sarah Jane Adventures – and one not to be missed.
This time, the truth behind Joseph Serf’s company is out – alien Light Sculptors, slaves kept beneath his office building.
As Luke and Sky try to find a way to free them and get them home safely, Sarah Jane needs Clyde and Rani to come and help her – and get married along the way…
Sarah Jane Smith is played by the late Elisabeth Sladen, Joseph Serf by Mark Aiken, Luke by Tommy Knight, Sky by Sinead Michael, Clyde by Daniel Anthony and Rani by Anjli Mohindra.
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And now Sarah Jane Adventures is over. Goodbye Sarah Jane. For the die hard fans of Elisabeth Sladen and this series I expect that the DVD releases will contain additional material, interviews, outtakes and more. I look forward to seeing those. Goodbye Elisabeth Sladen. You’ll always be missed.
Who @ October 1, 2011
The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Curse of Clyde Langer
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The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Curse Of Clyde Langer Ep 3/6
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October
Time to be confirmed CBBC
Alien investigator Sarah Jane Smith is back and in today’s episode some very unusual weather hits Bannerman Road.
It’s raining fish from the skies, and Sarah Jane’s investigations lead the gang to the Museum of Culture, where the ancient god Hetocumtek may offer answers.
But when Clyde acts the fool once too often, family and friends savagely turn against him, and he is thrown out of their lives!
Sarah Jane is played by the late Elisabeth Sladen and Clyde by Daniel Anthony.
The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Curse Of Clyde Langer Ep 4/6
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October
Time to be confirmed CBBC
The curse of Clyde Langer continues in the second part of this gripping story from the award-winning The Sarah Jane Adventures.
In today’s episode, Clyde is alone and abandoned on the streets of London, living rough, cold and hungry. One person reaches out to him, but as they become friends, he’s warned about the legendary Night Dragon.
In Bannerman Road, Sky knows something’s wrong – why do Sarah Jane and Rani suddenly hate Clyde?
Sarah Jane is played by the late Elisabeth Sladen, Clyde by Daniel Anthony and Rani by Anjli Mohindra.
Who @ September 29, 2011
The God Complex
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I’ve been meaning to comment on this story for ages but I didn’t want to give anything away. I’m sure everyone has seen it countless times now so here’s the spoiler.
“The Nimon Be Praised”
‘nuf said
(posted months later but dated back in September. Isn’t time travel wonderful?)
Who @ September 28, 2011
Sarah Jane Adventures – Sky Episodes 1 and 2
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The Sarah Jane Adventures – Sky Ep 1/6
Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 October
Time to be confirmed CBBC
Alien investigator Sarah Jane Smith is back on CBBC with a fifth and final series of the award-winning The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring the late Elisabeth Sladen.
Created by Russell T Davies, the hugely successful Doctor Who spin-off returns for a brand-new, six-part series, featuring three stories, each told over two episodes. The first is the spectacular two-part story, Sky.
In today’s episode, Sarah Jane finds a baby girl on her doorstep and tries to find out who abandoned her.
At a nearby nuclear power station, a beautiful woman appears out of thin air and uses alien powers to take control. She’s looking for something – and realises that Sarah Jane may just have it…
The Sarah Jane Adventures – Sky Ep 2/6
Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 October
Time to be confirmed CBBC
Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures is back with the second part of the action-packed Sky story, starring the late Elisabeth Sladen.
Today, Sky has undergone an amazing transformation, but in doing so has triggered a countdown that no one can stop.
As Sarah Jane and Sky find themselves trapped between the alien war fought by Metalkind and Fleshkind, Clyde and Rani face a race against time to stop the biggest bang in history…
Who @ September 28, 2011
Sarah Jane Adventures Episode Synopsis
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Sky – Episode One
Sarah Jane finds a baby girl on her doorstep and tries to find out who abandoned her. At a nuclear power station, a beautiful woman appears out of thin air and uses alien powers to take control. She’s looking for something – and realises that Sarah Jane may just have it.
Sky – Episode Two
Sky has undergone an amazing transformation, but in doing so has triggered a countdown that no one can stop. As Sarah Jane and Sky find themselves trapped between the alien war fought by Metalkind and Fleshkind, Clyde and Rani face a race against time to stop the biggest bang in history…
The Curse Of Clyde Langer – Episode One
It’s raining fish from the skies, and Sarah Jane’s investigations lead the gang to the Museum of Culture, where the ancient god Hetocumtek may offer answers. But when Clyde acts the fool once too often, family and friends savagely turn against him, and he is thrown out of their lives!
The Curse Of Clyde Langer – Episode Two
Clyde is alone and abandoned on the streets of London, living rough, cold and hungry. One person reaches out to him, but as they become friends, he’s warned about the legendary Night Dragon. In Bannerman Road, Sky knows something’s wrong – why do Sarah Jane and Rani suddenly hate Clyde?
The Man Who Never Was – Episode One
Joseph Serf has launched his new SerfBoard, the must-have computer that no one can resist owning. Intrigued, Sarah Jane takes Luke and Sky to investigate what’s so compelling about Serf and his business. Clyde and Rani meanwhile take a SerfBoard to pieces, suspecting alien technology may be the answer…
The Man Who Never Was – Episode Two
The truth behind Joseph Serf’s company is out – alien Light Sculptors, slaves kept beneath his office building. As Luke and Sky try to find a way to free them and get them home safely, Sarah Jane needs Clyde and Rani to come and help her – and get married along the way…
Who @ September 27, 2011
Sarah Jane Adventures Press Release
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Date: 27.09.2011
Category: Children’s; Wales
Investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her gang of young sidekicks are back, as the final ever episodes of the award-winning The Sarah Jane Adventures are broadcast on CBBC from Monday 3 October.
The six episodes making up the fifth series of The Sarah Jane Adventures were all filmed before the sad death of much-loved actress Elisabeth Sladen earlier this year.
Lis first appeared as Sarah Jane in Doctor Who in 1973 and remained on the iconic programme for three-and-a-half series alongside the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee, and the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker. She returned to the role in 2007 in her own spin-off series on CBBC.
The Sarah Jane Adventures brought Lis to a whole new generation of fans who grew to love her alien-busting adventures.
Created by Russell T Davies, this new series of the hugely successful Doctor Who spin-off features new aliens, surprising arrivals, and the usual mix of thrills, scares and fun. Sarah Jane and her gang are thrown into the middle of a war between two deadly aliens, Fleshkind and Metalkind, Clyde finds himself out on the streets when an alien curse turns his friends against him, and Sarah Jane confronts the mysterious Mr Serf and discovers the secret of his success – he has alien slaves in his basement!
Elisabeth Sladen plays Sarah Jane Smith alongside young stars Tommy Knight as Luke, Daniel Anthony as Clyde and Anjli Mohindra as Rani. This series introduces a brand new member of the gang, Sky, played by Sinead Michael. The series also features Ace Bhatti and Mina Anwar as Rani’s parents, Jocelyn Jee Esien as Clyde’s mum, and guest appearances from Floella Benjamin as Professor Rivers, James Dreyfuss as Harrison, Peter Bowles as Lionel Carson, Christine Stephen-Daly as Miss Myers and Lily Loveless as Ellie.
The Sarah Jane Adventures is executive produced by Russell T Davies and Nikki Wilson and is produced by Brian Minchin. Writers include Phil Ford and Gareth Roberts.
The Sarah Jane Adventures will air on Monday and Tuesdays on CBBC. For more information please visit The Sarah Jane Adventures website
The Sarah Jane Adventures is a BBC Cymru Wales/CBBC production.
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Who @ September 27, 2011
Sarah Jane Adventures Season 5 Trailer
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With Doctor Who almost over til Christmas, Torchwood finished and no new K9 it’s time for the Sarah Jane Adventures final season featuring Elisabeth Sladen’s final on TV appearance. I can’t wait!
Who @ September 22, 2011
Doctor Who – The Wedding of River Song
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Doctor Who – The Wedding Of River Song
Saturday 1 October
6.00-7.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD
As the Doctor makes his final journey to the shores of Lake Silencio in Utah, he knows only one thing can keep the universe safe – his own death – in the concluding episode of this series of the time-travelling drama. But has he reckoned without the love of a good woman?
Doctor Who fans can also enjoy an extra helping of the Time Lord’s adventures in a special, one-off mini episode written by schoolchildren in Doctor Who Confidential on BBC Three tonight.
The Doctor is played by Matt Smith, Amy by Karen Gillan and Rory by Arthur Darvill.
Who @ September 16, 2011
Doctor Who – Closing Time
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Doctor Who – Closing Time
Saturday 24 September
6.00-6.45pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD
In the last few days of his life, the Doctor pays a farewell visit to his old friend Craig, and encounters a mystery, as the time-travelling drama continues.
People are going missing, a silver rat scuttles in the shadows of a department store, and somewhere close by the Cybermen are waiting…
The Doctor is played by Matt Smith, Craig by James Corden, Amy by Karen Gillan and Rory by Arthur Darvill.
Who @ September 9, 2011
Doctor Who – The God Complex
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Doctor Who – The God Complex Ep 11/13
Saturday 17 September
Time to be confirmed BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD
The TARDIS lands in what looks like an ordinary hotel, as the time-travelling drama continues. But the walls move, corridors twist and rooms vanish. There is a room for every visitor that contains their deepest, darkest fears. Fears that will kill them. What lies in the Doctor’s room? And when his turn comes, will he welcome death like all the rest?
The Doctor is played by Matt Smith, Amy by Karen Gillan, Rory by Arthur Darvill and Gibbis by David Walliams.
Who @ September 2, 2011
Doctor Who – The Girl Who Waited
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Doctor Who – The Girl Who Waited Ep 10/13
Saturday 10 September
Time to be confirmed BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD
Amy is trapped in a quarantine facility for victims of an alien plague – a plague that will kill the Doctor in a day – as the time-travelling drama continues.
The Doctor can use the TARDIS to smash through time and break in, but then Rory is on his own. He must find Amy and bring her back to the TARDIS before the alien doctors can administer their medicine.
Rory is about to encounter a very different side to his wife. Can he rescue Amy before she is killed by kindness?
Amy is played by Karen Gillan, The Doctor by Matt Smith and Rory by Arthur Darvill.
Who @ August 26, 2011
Doctor Who – Night Terrors
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The Doctor receives a distress call from the scariest place in the Universe: a child’s bedroom, as the time-travelling drama continues.
Every night George lies awake, terrorised by every fear you can possibly imagine – fears that live in his bedroom cupboard. His parents are getting desperate – George needs a doctor.
Fortunately for George, his desperate pleas for help break through the barriers of all time and space and the Doctor makes a house call. But allaying his fears won’t be easy; because George’s monsters are real.
The Doctor is played by Matt Smith, George by Jamie Oram, Amy by Karen Gillan and Rory by Arthur Darvill.
Who @ August 19, 2011
Doctor Who – Let’s Kill Hitler
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In the desperate search for Melody Pond, the TARDIS crash lands in Thirties Berlin, as the time-travelling drama returns for the second half of the series shown earlier in the year.
The Doctor comes face to face with the greatest war criminal in the Universe. And Hitler.
Old friendships are tested to their limits as the Doctor suffers the ultimate betrayal and learns a harsh lesson in the cruellest warfare of all. As precious time ebbs away, the Doctor must teach his adversaries that time travel has responsibilities. And he must succeed before an almighty price is paid.
The Doctor is played by Matt Smith, Hitler by Albert Welling, Amy by Karen Gillan and Rory by Arthur Darvill.
Who @ August 18, 2011
Summaries of upcoming Doctor Who episodes
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“The wait is almost over. The second part of the thrilling new series of Doctor Who begins on 27 August 2011.
“The rules have changed, and the game is deadlier than ever. Out in the universe, where the earthly rules of time and space do not apply, Amy and Rory know only too well that their baby daughter needs them. For Melody Pond is destined to become River Song, mysterious archaeologist and convicted murderer – the woman who killed the best man she ever knew…
“The Doctor leads Amy and Rory across centuries and galaxies in a desperate search for baby Melody, but a terrible and inescapable date looms large. At 5.02pm on 22nd April 2011, the Doctor will die. These are his last days, and the quest for Melody his final mission.
“The search will result in a crash landing in Thirties Berlin and will bring them face to face with the greatest war criminal of all time. And Hitler. Old friendships will be tested to their limits as the Doctor suffers the ultimate betrayal and learns a harsh lesson in the cruellest warfare of all.
“A distress call from a terrified little boy will break through all barriers of time and space and lead the Doctor to visit the scariest place in the Universe. George’s bedroom. George is terrorised by every fear you can possibly imagine. Fears that live in his bedroom cupboard. His parents are desperate – George needs a doctor. But allaying George’s fears won’t be easy. Because the monsters in George’s cupboard are real.
“An unscheduled visit to a quarantine facility for victims of an alien plague – a plague that will kill the Doctor in a day – leaves Amy trapped. Alone, Rory must find Amy and bring her back to the TARDIS before the faceless doctors kill her with kindness. But Rory is about to encounter a very different side to his wife.
“In an impossible hotel, the Doctor, Amy and Rory find themselves checked-in but unable to check out. Walls move, corridors twist, rooms vanish and death lies in wait for every visitor. But the Doctor’s time has yet to come. He has one last stop to make on his final journey. His old friend, Craig Owens, desperately needs his help – a new and unfamiliar presence is wreaking havoc in Colchester. And then come the Cybermen. But time catches up with us all and the Doctor can delay no more.
“By the shores of Lake Silencio, in Utah, all of time and space hang in the balance. And a NASA astronaut is waiting…”
Who @ August 17, 2011
BBC Press Office Doctor Who info now available
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The BBC have updated their press office information regarding doctor who. Find out more, including a commentary by Steven Moffatt here >
Who @ August 16, 2011
No Doctor Who in the UK?
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I just checked the BBC Press office for the 27th August. Normally they would have a posting of the next Doctor Who episode up by now. But it’s nowhere to be seen. Maybe they’ll put it up later. A bit of a concern though! The USA are going to screen Doctor Who before it’s screened in the UK? Didn’t that happen with the telemovie?
Here’s the link so you can keep track of developments. >
Who @ August 11, 2011
